Issue: #16
Death in the village! When the dust settles from Orochimaru's attack, the shinobi find that not everyone has survived. While the ninja mourn, an unlikely candidate is chosen for greatness, a long-lost ninja returns with a dangerous entourage, and Naruto finds his life in more turmoil than ever before.Chapter TitlesNumber 136: The Last Blow...!!Number 137: The Shinobi of Konoha...!!Number 138: Oper...
Creators: Sean Lee, Mari Morimoto, Inori Fukuda Trant, Joel Enos, Masashi Kishimoto
Characters: Jiraiya, Ino Yamanaka, Sasuke Uchiha, Iruka Umino, Gamakichi, Kurama, Sakon & Ukon, Naruto Uzumaki, Kidomaru, Koharu Utatane, Hana Inuzuka, Pakkun, Hiashi Hyūga, Homura Mitokado, Shikaku Nara, Izumo Kamizuki, Monkey King: Enma, Yashamaru, Choza Akimichi, Shibi Aburame